Protect those who protect you this holiday season

Emergency responders protect you from harm and this holiday season you can do the same for them.

The John Petropoulos Memorial Fund (JPMF) is urging business owners to keep their workplaces safe over the holiday season. At this time of year, many companies add decorations and undergo work site changes in an effort to get into the spirit of the season.

“We endorse this festive spirit, but we want to remind people to make sure their workplaces are safe for everyone, whether its employees, visitors or emergency services personnel who may need to attend your place of work,” says JPMF Managing Director Ian Wilson.

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Welcome to the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund

Hello and welcome to the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund’s new website.

We’re thrilled to introduce you to a new logo, a new look, a new website and a new way of looking at workplace and traffic safety.

Over the last year, the JPMF has undergone a facelift.

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Congratulations to John Petropoulos Memorial Scholarship winner!

Katherine Showell, a third-year Criminal Justice student at Mount Royal University, is the recipient of the 2011 John Petropoulos Memorial Scholarship.

“I’m extremely excited and honoured to receive the award,” says Katherine, adding the $1,000 scholarship will help to lighten the load and stress of university expenses.

“I have truly loved every year of the Criminal Justice program more than the last. The program is exciting and challenging.”

Next up for Katherine is a trip down under. She’s been accepted to study for one semester at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia.

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Website changes coming

We are in the midst of some exciting changes at the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund.

These changes include a new logo, a new look and a new website for the JPMF. We don’t want to give away too much yet, but keep checking in at www.jpmf.ca to get a look at our new and improved website, which will include loads of new features and resources.

Stay tuned!

Celebrity Benefit Day with Denny’s

Denny’s Deerfoot Meadows location in Calgary is hosting a Celebrity Benefit Day in support of the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund (JPMF) on Monday, Oct. 17th.

From 7 am until 2 pm, diners will enjoy Denny’s Grand Slam breakfasts for just 99 cents! Proceeds will go to the JPMF and Calgary emergency responders will be serving customers from 10 am until 2 pm. {read more}

Distracted driving law will improve first responder safety

Alberta’s new distracted driving law, which takes effect Sept. 1, will go a long way in keeping emergency responders safe on the job.

“We’re excited about the new law,” says Ian Wilson, Managing Director of the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund (JPMF).

“It will make Alberta roads safer for all motorists, especially first responders.” {read more}